If you've been watching the "For Sale" signs in Laurel, here's the honest read: the house market is taking a breather, and the condo side is quietly holding its own. These two stories are running in parallel right now, and which one matters to you depends on what you own.
Let's start with the number that matters most for us house owners. The average sale price for houses in Laurel sits at $470,864 this month - down 10.5% from last month. That's a real drop. Only 13 houses sold, which is 45.8% fewer than the month before, and homes are sitting on the market for an average of 55 days. Buyers are getting deals here - properties are closing at 98.18% of list price, meaning sellers are giving a little ground to get the deal done.
Here's the thing though: Laurel still ranked 3rd in all of Edmonton for total property transactions in 2026. That means even when things slow down, we move more homes than almost every other neighbourhood in the city. That's not nothing.
Condo owners in Laurel, pay attention. While the house market cools, our condo segment is actually ticking upward. The HonestDoor Price for condos has increased 0.53% from the previous period, and the predicted market value of $314,296 is climbing above the 3-month moving average of $305,634. That's a meaningful move in the right direction.
The rental yield on condos is 4.17% - moderate but real income. And on the neighbourhood leaderboard, Laurel condos rank 87th out of 295 Edmonton neighbourhoods for growth. That puts us solidly above average. Compare that to nearby Daly Grove, Silver Berry, and Crawford Plains - all cheaper, all growing slower. Laurel condos are punching above their weight class.
Here's where it gets important. The city assessed the average Laurel house at $572,853. But the HonestDoor Price - which pulls from real-time sales data, not a once-a-year government snapshot - puts that same house at $561,951. That's a $10,902 gap. The assessed value is already 1.90% higher than what the real-world market is saying today.
For condos, the city says $322,125. HonestDoor says $315,952. Same story - the assessment is running 1.92% above where the market actually is.
Why does this matter? Because if you're making any financial decision - refinancing, selling, even just understanding your net worth - using a stale government number can give you a false picture. The HonestDoor Price is your real-world check. It updates continuously. The city's assessment does not. In a market that moved this much in a single month, that difference is the whole ballgame.
For house sellers, be straight with yourself: this is a buyer's market right now. Prices are down, days on market are up, and buyers know they have options. That doesn't mean don't sell - it means price it right from day one. Homes that chase the listing average of $537,644 while the sale average sits at $470,864 are going to sit. The sellers winning right now are the ones pricing closer to where deals are actually getting done.
For condo sellers, the picture is more encouraging. Values are trending up, your growth rank is above average for Edmonton, and you're priced well above every nearby neighbourhood. If you're thinking about listing, the window looks reasonable - just know that with only 1 condo selling last month, you need patience. Forty-one days on market is the current reality.
Bottom line for both: check your HonestDoor Price before you set your list price. With 3,954 properties assessed in Laurel this year and the market shifting month to month, the number on your tax notice is already old news.
laurel | edmonton | june 2026This information is all based on our opinions based on the information available to us. Everyone's situation may be different and you should reach out to us for more personalized information.